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Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Pet

Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Pet New Year, new you, new routine! The New Year is a chance for a fresh perspective to better ourselves and our future, but you aren’t the only one in the household who could use a change for the better with fresh New Year’s resolutions. Our pet’s routine, health and overall character deserve a chance at improvement too. Here are ten ways to enhance your pet’s well being […]

Equipaws Best of 2015

Equipaws Best of 2015! Happy new year to all of our friends and family! The first week of the new year is almost over, and we can’t help but reminisce and feel grateful about all of the supportive, fun, and loving friends we kept and made in 2015. As pet sitters, we become part of our clients’ families, are welcomed into their homes, and given the gift of caring for their pets like our own. […]

The Bond between Pet and Pet Sitters

True or False: Is There a Bond between Pet and Pet Sitter? Do you ever question your pet sitter? Did you hire a worthy and honest company or candidate to take care of your loved one? The adopted member of your family deserves the best attention when you’re away from home. From my own experience working as a pet sitter or dog walker, you must be compassionate and willing to care for another life. As a […]

Miami-Dade Animal Laws for Dog Lovers

Do You Know the Law? “Scoop the poop! It’s the Law!” People say it all the time, but so many dog owners in Miami simply ignore it. Did you know there is an entire chapter in the Miami-Dade Code of Ordinances dedicated to pets? Caring for a pet is time consuming and requires more than feeding and playing. Dogs must be vaccinated, given heartworm pills, and taken for nice walks, socialized, and fed good food- […]

Miami’s Best Holiday Gift Guide for Pets: Include your dogs and cats in the holiday fun this year! We’ve asked our dog walkers and cat sitters to contribute their ideas of a perfect holiday present for your dogs and cats this holiday. There are many options online, of course, but we’re partial to supporting fellow local, small businesses making it happen in Miami. Miami has plenty of great companies ready to supply the perfect gift […]

11th Annual Vets Fore Pets Golf Tournament Imagine a Miami with no more stray dogs and cats starving on its streets, exposed to being run over by cars and or wasting away from preventable diseases. Imagine no more animals dying at Miami-Dade Animal Services due to lack of homes or owner responsibility, or to overpopulation. Thanks to organizations like the South Florida Veterinary Foundation (SFVF), a non-profit actively promoting responsible pet ownership while offering free […]

5 Miami Must-Do’s with Your Dog!

The top five pet-friendly adventures to partake in with your dog in Miami! Miami is a thriving city with any and every kind of attraction you can imagine; the arts, restaurants, entertainment, outdoor activities, and more. But what about for the dog lovers out there? You can’t always leave your hound at home while you have all the fun! Pet sitter Meghan stepped up to help our canine buddies enjoy the Miami scene along with their […]

Wordless Wednesday #1

Wordless Wednesday: Rosita! Equipaws Pet Services

Why Does Your Dog Eat Grass?

Why Does Your Dog Eat Grass? “Logan! Logan! Quit eating that! Logan come on!” A few gentle tugs on the sweet pup’s leash, and I cannot get him away from a dirty patch of grass he’s chomping on. After a moment of grazing, I finally pick him up and place him away from the plant, directing his attention elsewhere. Recently he’s been eating any grass he can get his teeth on. What is the infatuation with grass? As a […]

7 Facts about Catnip for Curious Cat Lovers

Catnip 101 for Curious Cat Lovers Our cat sitters have all seen our cat clients go crazy for catnip, but what are we giving our furry friends? What is catnip and how does it affect Spot, Hemingway, or whomever your special kitty may be? What do you really know about this so-called “cat drug”? Here is Catnip 101 for any curious cat lovers! 1. What is catnip? Catnip is a perennial herb called Labiatae, which […]

Top 6 Reasons to Hire a Cat Sitter

Six Reasons to Hire a Cat Sitter in Miami It’s inevitable: all cat owners will be taken away from their home at some point due to holiday travel or work. Unfortunately, that means leaving a member of the family behind. You may have to hire a cat sitter or research care for your precious kitty, yet too many cat owners think cats can fend for themselves for a few days. What more do they need besides […]

Six Important Ways Your Dog Benefits from Regular Walks

Six Important Benefits of Daily Dog Walks How often do you walk your beloved dog (honestly)? Do your dogs bark, whine, chew or dig excessively? Are they restless or do they misbehave around company? Pay attention, they may be trying to communicate with you. Many pet owners underestimate the value of a dog walk. Dog walking can improve your pet’s behavior and help them both mentally and physically. Benefits beyond the obvious can help […]

The Catio: A Must for Cat Safety and Fun!

Our pet sitter Ashley recently moved down to Miami from central Florida, and of course she brought Oscar, her beloved cat, with her. Oscar was used to a patio and more of a country-style life; Ashley and her kitty moved into a condo downtown. Being the great pet parent that she is, Ashley found the Catio, just the right toy to help keep Oscar safe on their balcony and happy in his transition into their […]

Flying with Your Dog: Tips for a Great Trip!

How to Fly with Your Dog in the United States Pre-Flight Pet Prep Congratulations, you’ve read our first blog post on flying with your dog and have now booked the perfect ticket! Your next step is to prep your pets mentally and emotionally for the flight, especially if it’s their airplane debut. First, take them to the vet at least 7-10 days before your departure date. Ensure that all of your pet’s immunizations and vaccinations […]

Tips: Summer Airplane Travel with Your Dog

Petsetter: Tips for Summer Airplane Travel with Your Furry and Fabulous Companions Air Bud: Air Travel Tips School’s out for some, the work week is shorter for others, and the summer has started… which means it’s time for vacation! While we’re happy to take care of your pets for you, summer is also a great opportunity to take your furry family member with you on your family trip. Travel with a pet is fun and, […]

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Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Pet

Equipaws Best of 2015

The Bond between Pet and Pet Sitters

Miami-Dade Animal Laws for Dog Lovers

Miami Local Holiday Gift Guide for Dogs and Cats

11th Annual Vets Fore Pets Golf Tournament

5 Miami Must-Do’s with Your Dog!

Wordless Wednesday #1

Why Does Your Dog Eat Grass?

7 Facts about Catnip for Curious Cat Lovers

Top 6 Reasons to Hire a Cat Sitter

Six Important Ways Your Dog Benefits from Regular Walks

The Catio: A Must for Cat Safety and Fun!

Flying with Your Dog: Tips for a Great Trip!

Tips: Summer Airplane Travel with Your Dog

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